Regrets HMR. Davis Departure From National India Rubber Co
James Allyn of National India Rubber Company bids farewell to Mr. Davis in a heartfelt address. He recalls 27 years of friendship, praises Davis as a philanthropist, and wishes him safe travel to France for duty ahead. He notes Davis’s mercy, generosity, and steadfast character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Rubber Company
George Schlosser
Davis
Brother of Mercy
Mr. Davis
France
James Allyn
National India Rubber Company
Patsy at Star Theatre and week’s film showings
Tonight at the Star Theatre five acts Patsy will be shown along with the final chapter of The Fatal Ring and Charles Conklin in His Merry Mix up. Saturday features William Desmond in Time Locks and Diamonds and Helen Holmes in The Lost Express with news and comedies. Monday presents Alice Brady in Betsy Ross and Fatty Arbuckle in A Country Hero.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Caprice
Patsy
Star Theatre
Charles Conklin
Funny Man
William Desmond
Helen Holmes
Pathe News
Triangle
Metro
Alice Brady
Betsy Ross
Fatty Arbuckle
Free Boschee's German Syrup Sample at J H Young & Co
Free sample bottle offered to any adult with cough cold or bronchitis at J H Young & Co drug store. Syrup touted as remedy for lung troubles with fifty years of success and promise of a restful night and clear morning expectoration. Regular sizes priced at 30 and 90 cents. Available in all civilized countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Young & Co
Boschee
Appreciate the Gifts Letters of Thanks From Men in Service
A Bristol War Welfare Committee report shares grateful notes from sailors and soldiers. Joseph F Bruno of the U S Naval Experimental Station in New London thanks the committee for sweets, calling them highly appreciated beyond other gifts save those from his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Bristol
Bristol War- Welfare’ Committee
New London
Conn
Bristol ‘War Welfare Committee
Sigs
Oseph F. Bruno
M. M. 2d
U.S. Naval Experimental Station
Camp Greene Letter from Sergeant McKeon Thanks Old Town Helpers
Sergt William F McKeon writes from Camp Greene Charlotte thanking The Welfare Committee and The People of the Old Town for gifts to soldiers. He notes camp facilities YMCA Knights of Columbus entertainments and local transport, mentions Rhode Island links and local regiments, and wishes a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Farrally
John
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
National Guard
New England States
YMCA
Rhode Islanders
Camp
New England
Sth
6Th
Mass
1St
Vermont Infantry
Maine
Bristol
Frederick Williams
Coast Artillery
William F. McKeon
Aircraft markings on World War II planes explained
German craft bore a Maltese cross while Allied European planes used a circular bullseye insignia. American aircraft featured a blue field with a white star and a red center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Yuletide Observances Mark Christmas Amid Snow
Inclement weather reduced attendance at the Community Christmas Tree on the common though the tall evergreen dazzled with nearly 200 multicolored lights. Festivities ran Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with carols led by Fred M. Straight and committees from local churches. A national honor roll of 84 St Mary’s members serving in the armed forces was displayed at St Mary’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Gas and Electric
Bethlehem
Herald Angels
Fred M. Straight
F. H. Hammill
James F. Lavander
A. M. Merriman
Benjamin M. MacDougall
Benjamin Church
Soldiers
Miss Watt
Josiah F. Peckham, Jr
Providence
Army
Navy
Narrow Minded Citizens Laud Y M C A and Red Cross Support
A Bristol letter to the editor praises local volunteers and donations for the Y M C A Red Triangle and Red Cross War Fund campaigns. The writer condemns narrow minded critics and a merchant who refused a Red Cross poster, urging patriotism and support for humanitarian efforts tied to the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Phenix
Y M.C. A Red Triangle
Red Cross War Fund
Bristol
Red Cross
Cc. L. Oo
Brechhin Brechier Jr Weds Mildred Coggeshall in Quiet Rite
John Brechier Jr and Mildred Blake Coggeshall united in marriage at St Michael's Chantry in a small ceremony officiated by Rev Anson B Howard. The couple will reside in Pittsburgh where the groom works as an ordnance inspector at Westinghouse. The bride formerly served as librarian at Rogers Free Library and is daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Coggeshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brechin—Coggeshall
John Brechier, Jr
Mildred Blake Coggeshall
St. Michael’s Church
Anson B. Howard
Pittsburg
Rogers Free-Libraqye
Charles C. Coggeshall
Braouatea
John Brechin
Morse
Rhode Island College
Westinghouse
Pittsburgh
Cooke Stewart couple wed at First Congregational Church
Robert D. Cooke of the Third U S Army and Edith C Stewart of this town were married last Saturday at 5 45 pm at the parsonage of the First Congregational Church by Rev John E Whitley. Best man was Thomas G Cooke and maid of honor his wife. The bride wore navy travel suit with matching hat and the groom a military uniform. A supper followed at the Crown Hotel Providence and the pair planned a brief trip to Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooke
Stewart
Robert D. Cooke
U S. A
Fort Redman
Edith C. Stewart
First
Congregational Church
John E. Whitley
Thomas G. Cooke
Crown Hotel
Providence
Boston
Tribute to Dr Ramon Guiteras A Bristol Physician
A memorial tribute recalls Ramon Guiteras born 1858 Bristol. The essay highlights his lineage Harvard education Vienna training and New York Post Graduate Hospital professorships. It notes his leadership roles in medical societies, Africa hunting trips with Theodore Roosevelt, and lifelong free medical care to the sick. Bristol mourns the loss of a renowned surgeon and beloved friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Guiteras
Bristol
New England
Bristol Wardwell
Harvard Yard
Mowry and Goff’s
Providence
Harvard
Harvard Medical School
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New York City
Vienna University
Austria
Vienna
Post Graduate Hospital
Rhode Island Medical Society
Society of Genito-Urinary Surgeons
American Urological Association
Pharmaceutical Society
Spanish American and Latin American Medical Association
Military Aid Society
African Hunting Club
Africa
The
Union
Brook
Players
New York Yacht
New York Athletic
Annual Xmas Celebration at Childean School unfolds gifts
On Saturday afternoon the Childean School held its annual Christmas celebration. Eugene LeClair and the Bristol County Gas and Electric Company funded a brightly lit tree. Rev. A. B. Howard led devotional exercises before Col S. P. Colt distributed gifts, candy, and ice cream. Mrs Francisco E. deWolf provided gifts for all children, and George E. Leighton presented each child with a dollar. Mrs Lenora Stillwell read a Christmas story after the presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene LeClair
Bristol County Gas and Electric Company
A. B. Howard
Col. S. P. Colt
Francisco E. deWolf
George E. Leighton
Lenora Stillwell
Congregational Church Sermons and Ben Hur Lecture
At First Congregational Church worship Sunday at 10 30 with Rev Howard S Fox on the exchange from East Providence while awaiting chaplaincy. He recently returned from Columbus after attending the National Convention of Congregational Churches. Sunday evening 7 30 Rev John E Whitley presents a stereopticon lecture on Ben Hur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Howard S. Fox
United Congregational Church of
East Providence
Mr. Fox
Columbus
Ohio
National Convention of Congregational Churches of the United
Week of Prayer Observed by Local Churches
The united congregations of Methodist Baptist Congregational and Pentecostal churches plan a week of prayer starting Monday with a midnight watch at 9 30 pm in the Baptist Church. Services run 7 30 pm nightly Tuesday through Friday at respective houses culminating in a Sunday union service at the Pentecostal Church. A combined choir will provide music and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Congregations
Methodist, Baptist
Congregational and
Pentecostal
Baptist Church
Pentecostal Church
State Street
M. E
First Baptist Church
First Congregational Church
Frigid Weather Grips State With Record Lows
Yesterday morning proved the coldest of the season as thermometers stayed four above zero in the state. Record lows were reported in Anthony seven below and several towns recorded subzero readings including Woonsocket Phenix Washington and others with a mix of near zero and slight positives across many locales. Officials noted Block Island and Providence among the affected areas with notably frigid conditions statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony
Woonsocket
Phenix
Washington
Hope
Clyde and Crompton
Appenaug
Longmeadow
Narragansett Pier
Providence
Wickford
Rockland
Pentecoate
Block Island
The Square Deceiver at Pastime Theatre
Harold Lockwood stars in The Square Deceiver at the Pastime Theatre tomorrow evening a five act Metro wonderplay. A comedy of youth and love with heart interest touches awaits local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lockwood
Pastime Theatre
Metro
Baby born in stable at Wardwell Farm on Metacom Ave
Mr and Mrs Guilherme Cabral caretakers of Wardwell Farm on Metacom Avenue received a baby boy on Christmas morning. The infant was born in a stable but in more luxurious surroundings than the Bethlehem manger, over the family’s stable apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilherme Cabral
Wardwell
Metacom Avenue
Bethlehem
YMCA Offers Evening Gym Classes For Busy Men
The local YMCA invites professional and business men to join Tuesday and Thursday 5 15 pm gym classes to improve fitness and energy. It stresses that national duty depends on physical readiness and urges men to train now for peace and potential service.
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HMR. Davis
COAL
60Th Infantry
F. N. Easterbrooks
Wardwell Farm
Frankforts Park
Hamburg
Matin
Swift
R. I. Baldwin
Malaga
Avliaco
Newman Bros
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